Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II with Leica X2 Overview
Let's compare Leica X2 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II.
These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras.
Leica X2 was released in 2012, and Sony RX100 II in 2013.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II is newer, which is a plus. X2 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of X2 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony RX100 II, the maximum ISO is greater by 300.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has image stabilization(Optical), X2 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Sony RX100 II has a larger 3-inch Tilting screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic (optional) viewfinder.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica X2 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Leica X2 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
X2 |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Brand |
Leica
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Sony
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| Model |
X2 |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Announced |
May, 2012 |
June, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Large sensor compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
30 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
1229k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic (optional) |
Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
15.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
1 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
372.9 mm² |
116.2 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4928 x 3264 |
5472 x 3648 |
| Max Native ISO |
12500 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
160 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
25600 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
100 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
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MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
450 shots |
350 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
|
NP-BX1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
345 g |
281 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
124 x 69 x 52 mm |
102 x 58 x 38 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC card |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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